Cefixime
- Generic Name
- Cefixime
- Brand Names
- Suprax
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C16H15N5O7S2
- CAS Number
- 79350-37-1
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- XZ7BG04GJX
- Background
Cefixime, an antibiotic, is a third-generation cephalosporin like ceftriaxone and cefotaxime. Cefixime is highly stable in the presence of beta-lactamase enzymes. As a result, many organisms resistant to penicillins and some cephalosporins due to the presence of beta-lactamases, may be susceptible to cefixime. The antibacterial effect of cefixime results fro...
- Indication
For use in the treatment of the following infections when caused by susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms: (1) uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli and Proteus mirabilis, (2) otitis media caused by Haemophilus influenzae (beta-lactamase positive and negative strains), Moraxella catarrhalis (most of which are beta-l...
- Associated Conditions
- Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis caused by Streptococcus Pneumoniae, Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis caused by Haemophilus Influenzae, Bacterial Sinusitis, Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), Gonorrhea of anus, Lyme Disease, Salmonella Infections, Shigella Infection, Streptococcal Pharyngitis, Tonsillitis streptococcal, Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections, Bacterial otitis media, Bacterial rhinosinusitis, Disease caused by Salmonella typhi, Uncomplicated Gonorrhea
- Associated Therapies
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